Silbinol®
Silbinol® is a trademark of Sabinsa Corporation for a standardized extract obtained from the heartwood of Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino) useful in maintaining healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Pterocarpus marsupium, a tree belonging to the Leguminoceae family, is known as ‘Vijayasar’ and ‘Asan’ in Hindi & Sanskrit, respectively.
Research
Chemistry
Lifestyle management including diet control and adequate exercise is essential to the successful treatment of Type II diabetes
Mechanism of action
Comparative studies of (-)-epicatechin and insulin confirm the similarity between these two compounds
Clinical Evidence
Role in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
